GUIDELINES FOR CATHOLIC FUNERALS

Transcription

1 GUIDELINES FOR CATHOLIC FUNERALS

2 Catholic Funeral Guidelines Diocese of Wilmington Catholic Funeral Guidelines Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. May 2012

3 My Dear Friends in Christ, The Catholic Church has a long history and experience of helping people to prepare spiritually for death and assisting families dealing with the sickness, death, burial and bereavement of a loved one. Gathering the wisdom of the Church s long experience, I offer these words to priests, permanent deacons, lay ministers, funeral providers, grieving Catholic families and all Catholics in the Diocese of Wilmington. There is a trend among some of our Catholic people to omit the traditional Catholic funeral rites when they experience the death of their loved ones in favor of a prayer service at the funeral home or a private graveside service. In many cases it is because the children of the deceased have not been active participants in the sacramental life of the Church. Nothing is more heart breaking than to hear about a life-long devoted Catholic was laid to rest without the benefits of a Funeral Mass. While our dedicated priests, permanent deacons and lay ministers will minister to people in their time of need, regardless of a family s decisions, I want to encourage Catholic priests, permanent deacons, lay ministers funeral providers and grieving Catholic families to promote together the use of the Catholic funeral ritual. 1 Three separate and sequential rites are proposed as the most fitting way to celebrate this pilgrimage of the deceased Christian: The Vigil for the Deceased (often referred to as the Wake), the Funeral Liturgy (or Mass of Christian Burial), and the Rite of Committal. The physical movement or procession from one place to another for the celebration of these rites can add to the sense of journey or pilgrimage and contribute to the experience of separation through which mourners must pass before they are able to re-center their lives after the death of a family member or friend. 2 We must work together to educate and counsel our Catholic families so that they understand and appreciate the spiritual and emotional support derived from a full and active participation in the Catholic funeral ritual. I appeal to Catholic family members making decisions about funeral arrangements for their relatives. Please consider the deepest hopes and desires of your loved ones in their best days and make the right choice to celebrate our Catholic funeral liturgy. The Eucharist helps to heal the sorrow that comes from the loss of a loved one. This may very well be a special moment of grace for you and your family. The celebration of the Catholic funeral rites promotes a healthy grieving process that can lead to deep levels of personal conversion and spiritual growth. In contrast, the avoidance of these funeral rites may short-circuit grief and healing. Our Catholic tradition urges the Church today to face death with honest rituals that preserve its Christian and human values. Since, in rising to new life, Christ won victory over death for His followers, faith impels the Church to celebrate that victory in its funeral liturgies. 4 I also commend to you the use of our Catholic cemeteries which are a visible sign of our Catholic beliefs about death, eternal life and the communion of saints. I thank you all in advance for your cooperation and zeal in promoting the consistent use of our Catholic funeral rites. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly Bishop of Wilmington 1 Canon 1176 of the 1983 Code of Canon Law reads: 1. Christ s faithful who have died are to be given a Church funeral according to the norms of law. 2. Church funerals are to be celebrated according to the norms of the liturgical books. In these funeral rites the Church prays for the spiritual support of the dead, it honors their bodies, and at the same time it brings to the living the comfort of hope. 2 Cf. Reflections on the Body, Cremation, and Catholic Funeral Rites by the Committee on the Liturgy, National Conference of Catholic Bishops (Washington, DC: United States Catholic Conference, 1997), 13. Subsequent references to this document are abbreviated as RBCCF. 3 Order of Christian Funerals (New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., 1989) Subsequent references to this work are abbreviated as OCF.

4 4 RBCCF Norms for Catholic Burial Diocese of Wilmington The Catholic Understanding of Death In the face of death, the church confidently proclaims that God has created each person for eternal life and that Jesus, the Son of God, by his death and resurrection, has broken the chains of sin and death that bound humanity. Christ achieved his task of redeeming humanity and giving perfect glory to God, principally by the paschal mystery of his blessed passion, resurrection from the dead, and glorious ascension. (Order of Christian Funerals [OCF, 1]) At the death of a Christian, whose life of faith was begun in the waters of baptism and strengthened at the Eucharistic table, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased because of her confident belief that death is not the end nor does it break the bonds forged in life. The Church also ministers to the sorrowing and consoles them in the funeral rites with the comforting Word of God and the Sacrament of the Eucharist. (OCF, 4) Through the celebration of the funeral rites, particularly the Vigil for the Deceased, the Funeral Liturgy, and the Rite of Committal the Church calls for the active participation of all. I. General Principles and Norms 1. In the Diocese of Wilmington the Order of Christian Funerals (1989) is to be used as the normative liturgical ritual for the celebration of the funeral rites. 2. The three separate and sequential rituals in the funeral rites are: the Vigil and Related Rites and Prayers, the Funeral Liturgy (or Mass of Christian Burial) and the Rite of Committal. While there are distinct rituals, the funeral rites as a whole are a single movement of prayer which need to be celebrated integrally. The General Introduction and the Introduction to each rite or group of rites, set forth guiding principles for the proper liturgical celebration of these various rites. 3. It is the responsibility of each pastor to ensure that these liturgical principles are respected, understood, and used with pastoral sensitivity by all those, namely, priests, deacons, and lay persons, who participate in the ministry of consolation: to care for the dying, to pray for the dead, to comfort those who mourn. 4. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the Pastor to both inform the funeral service providers of the proper order and liturgical expression of the funeral rites as set forth in the Order of Christian Funerals and to ensure that they are followed according to the desire of the Church. 5. The Church encourages the full celebration of the funeral rites, especially the Funeral Mass, for her faithful deceased members. No one should be denied the Church s funeral rites because of the neglect of the practice of the faith of their family members. It is the responsibility of the Pastor to ensure that the funeral rites are available for these persons. 6. Every Catholic, unless specifically excluded according to the norms of Church law, is entitled to the Church s ministry at the time of death.

5 II. Special Pastoral Concerns 1. Cremation Respect for the human body is envisioned in the funeral rites of the Church. The body of the deceased Catholic Christian is also the body once washed in Baptism, anointed with the oil of salvation, and fed with the Bread of Life. Thus, the Church s reverence of the sacredness of the human body grows out of a reverence and concern both natural and supernatural for the human person. The body of the deceased brings forcefully to mind the Church s conviction that the human body is in Christ a temple of the Holy Spirit and is destined for future glory at the resurrection of the dead. (OCF, 412) Although cremation is now permitted by the Church, it does not enjoy the same value as burial of the body. The Church clearly prefers and urges that the body of the deceased be present for funeral rites, since the presence of the human body better expresses the values which the Church affirms in those rites. (OCF, 413) When extraordinary circumstances make the cremation of the body the only feasible choice, pastoral sensitivity must be exercised by priests, deacons, and others who minister to the family of the deceased. (OCF, 415) The cremated remains of a body must be treated with the same respect given to the human body from which they come. This includes the use of a worthy vessel to contain the cremated remains, the manner in which they are carried, the care and attention to appropriate placement and transport, and the final disposition. The cremated remains should be buried in a grave or entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium. The practices of dividing, commingling and scattering cremated remains on the sea, from the air, or on the ground, or keeping cremated remains in the home of a relative or friend of the deceased is not permitted. Whenever possible, appropriate means for recording with dignity the memory of the deceased should be adopted, such as a plaque or stone which records the name of the deceased. (OCF, 417) Therefore, in the Diocese of Wilmington the following norms are to be observed: 1. When the choice has been made to cremate a body, it is strongly recommended that the cremation take place after the Funeral Liturgy followed by the proper disposition of the remains according to the norms of the Church, that is, burial in a grave, or entombment in a mausoleum or columbarium. The Rite of Committal is conducted at the time of burial or entombment. 2. If cremation takes place before the Funeral Liturgy the following protocols are in order during the Celebration of the Funeral Mass: a. The introductory rites are held including the blessing of the urn. The celebrant greets the family at the doors of the church or in the gathering area, it is suggested that you provide a table where the urn can be placed during the introductory rites and blessing. The urn is then brought to the front of the church and placed on a table at its customary place in front of the paschal candle. Placing cremated remains within a casket to give the false impression of a full body is strictly prohibited.

6 b. A pall or any other covering is not placed on the urn. c. During Mass, prayers that do not make reference to the honoring or burying of the body of the deceased, should be chosen instead of those which have these themes. d. The final commendation is held including the incensing of the urn. e. The cremated remains are then taken to the cemetery for the committal service. *It is strongly urged that the committal of the cremated remains takes place immediately following Mass, as is the custom for the corporal remains of a human body. In rare instances the committal may be delayed because of extenuating circumstances such as the deceased being buried at an out of state cemetery. In instances where the burial is delayed, the alternate form of dismissal found on page 5 of the Order of Christian Funeral Appendix for Cremation is used. Before granting permission for the cremated remains to be present for the Mass of Christian Burial, the priest should have assurance from the funeral service provider and the family that the cremated remains will be properly interred or entombed within a reasonable amount of time. If this fact cannot be properly ascertained, it is a legitimate reason to disallow the Funeral Mass with the cremated remains present and require that a Memorial Mass be offered instead. 2. Music for the Funeral Liturgy a. Music is integral to the funeral rites. It allows the faith community to express convictions and feelings that words alone may fail to convey. It has the power to console and uplift the mourners and to strengthen the unity of the assembly in faith and love. (OCF, 30) b..in some pastoral settings, there has been an increasing confusion about the appropriate types of music for funerals. An almost anything goes mentality has crept into the funeral rites, that is the Vigil (Wake), the Funeral Mass, and the Committal. d. Non-liturgical or secular music is forbidden before or during the funeral rites, particularly in the Church. e.. The celebrant, in collaboration with the parish s, Director of Music/Liturgy, is to approve and authorize the use of proper liturgical music for all the funeral rites. 3. The Homily and the Remembrance of the Deceased A brief homily based on the readings should always be given at the funeral liturgy. The homilist should dwell on God s compassionate love and on the Paschal Mystery of the Lord as proclaimed in the Scripture readings. (OCF, 141) The homilist should also help the members of the assembly to understand that the mystery of God s love and the mystery of Jesus victorious death and resurrection were present in the life and death of the deceased and that these mysteries are active in their own lives as well. Through the homily members of the family and community should receive consolation and strength to face the death of one of their members with a hope nourished by the saving word of God. (OCF, 27) The fact that a homily focuses on the Paschal Mystery does not mean that there is to be no reference to the deceased person. The homilist helps the bereaved to understand the mystery of

7 God s love and the Paschal Mystery in the life of the deceased person and in their own lives. References to the person s life of faith and love are obviously appropriate. The Order of Christian Funerals recognizes the need to reflect on the life of the loved one who has just died by providing an invitation in the Vigil for the Deceased to a member or friend of the family to speak in remembrance of the deceased person just before the concluding rite. The same invitation may be offered before the opening prayer of the Funeral Mass or after the Prayer after Communion of the Funeral Mass. Therefore, in the Diocese of Wilmington the following norms are to be observed: 1. In the Diocese of Wilmington, it is recommended that the Vigil (Wake) is the most appropriate time for members of the family and friends to share memories of the deceased or to pay tribute to the deceased through vocal remembrances, photographs, favorite songs, etc. 2. The reception after the burial is another appropriate time for the remembrances because there is less of an emotional burden and the context is looking toward the future in a more positive manner. 3. If a family member wishes to express appreciation or say something in remembrance at Mass, the following are to be observed: Only one family member or friend is to speak. The words to be shared must be in writing and approved in advance by the celebrant. Because of the intensity of emotions at the time of a funeral, the person who will speak is to be brief, that is, no more than five minutes. This faith-remembrance is to take place prior to the opening prayer or after the Prayer after Communion. Because this is not part of the Liturgy of the Word, this remembrance is not to take place at the ambo, but at another appropriate place of the celebrant s choosing. 4. Mass of Christian Burial in a Funeral Home or Cemetery Chapel These guidelines reflect the usual practice of the Rite of Christian Burial being conducted in three places: the home of the deceased (to which the funeral home is equated), the parish church where the deceased received the sacraments, and the cemetery. Where special circumstances are involved (handicapped survivors, deceased from another diocese with no local parish affiliation) permission from the respective pastor is to be requested and not presumed for Mass outside of the church. 5. Catholic Cemeteries 1. The preferred place of burial or entombment for the earthly remains of a deceased Catholic is a Catholic Cemetery. These sacred places are reliquaries of the Saints. Regularly scheduled Masses of Remembrance and special liturgical celebrations throughout the year affirm the sacred nature of the Catholic Cemetery. In the event that a deceased Catholic is interred or entombed in a non-sectarian or military cemetery the grave or crypt should be individually blessed at the time of the committal. Members of Catholic families belonging to other religious denominations may be buried in Catholic Cemeteries. In the spirit of ecumenism, other Christian denominations without comparable facilities of their own may also be buried in Catholic Cemeteries.

8 2. Low Cost Burials: Upon a Parish Priest s written confirmation that a deceased Catholic requires financial consideration, the Cemetery will provide a low cost burial option as follows: If the Deceased owns no grave, Catholic Cemeteries will provide a grave at All Saints Cemetery and the interment fee at a reduced charge. The funeral director is responsible for providing the vault. If the deceased owns a grave at Cathedral or All Saints Cemetery, Catholic Cemeteries will provide the interment fee at a reduced charge. The funeral director is responsible for providing the vault. 6. Keeping the Memory of the Deceased In keeping with our Catholic tradition, all are encouraged to ensure that the memory of our dead is observed in the following ways: Offering of Masses for the deceased, especially on the anniversary of death. Parish Remembrance on All Souls Day. A Parish Celebration of Mass for the recently deceased of the last year during the month of November. The encouragement of cemetery visitation. Praying for the Living and the Dead. 7. Pastoral Options for Consideration a. In cases where the deceased does not have a large family or circle of friends, the Funeral Mass may be celebrated at one of the regularly scheduled daily Masses in the parish. The presence of the daily Mass community is extremely consoling to the mourners. A core group of readers, Eucharistic ministers, musical ministers and servers may emerge from the daily Mass attendees. b. If two or more families or a religious community desire it. A Funeral Mass may be celebrated for more than one person. c. When a wake is permitted in the parish church it is preferred that it occur in the gathering area separate from the main worship space. If a wake is held within the worship space, The Vigil for the Deceased with Reception at the Church (OCF #82) is to be celebrated. When this Vigil for the Deceased is held in the parish church, the priest or deacon is to be vested in an alb and stole. Depending upon local parish practice, lay ministers may be vested in an alb. d. Funeral services professionals are expected to use proper terminology as follows Visitation will be held at the funeral home with the Vigil for the Deceased being held at (time)/ Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at / Immediately following Mass Committal Services will be held at e. Depending upon local needs someone other than the celebrant of the Funeral Mass may preside at the Committal Service. In the Diocese of Wilmington, the preference is for a permanent deacon or a trained lay minister to officiate at the committal service. f. The practice of separating the Funeral Mass and Committal by attending a luncheon or reception is not appropriate. Lunches and receptions are to be scheduled after the committal prayers at the cemetery whenever possible.

Diocese of Rockford Catholic Funeral Guidelines Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy

In Sure and Certain Hope: Preparing a Catholic Funeral The Church has always made the care of the grieving a priority in her ministry, beginning with the example of Jesus himself. The miraculous raising

Order of Christian Funerals At the death of a Christian, whose life of faith was begun in the waters of baptism and strengthened at the Eucharistic table, the Church intercedes on behalf of the deceased

FUNERAL PLANNING Burial or Cremation? One of the initial decisions to make about a funeral is if there will be cremation or burial. The Church allows cremation as long as no disrespect is intended toward

ORDER OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS GUIDELINES AND PRACTICAL ADAPTATIONS FOR THE DIOCESE OF LAS CRUCES Introduction The response of the Catholic Church to the care of the deceased is based on the belief in death

Guidelines for Funerals and Burials in the Catholic Church Foreword This booklet provides general information to the Catholic community and to those who provide services when death occurs. Death in the

B-1 PROVINCIAL GUIDELINES FOR FUNERAL RITES (These guidelines occupy a middle ground between the norms of the official liturgical rites and the given pastoral situation. They seek to guide and implement

CELEBRATION OF CATHOLIC FUNERAL RITES INTRODUCTION For your faithful, Lord, life is changed, not ended. When this earthly dwelling turns to dust, an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven. Roman

Archdiocese of Dublin Funeral Ministry Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones Psalm 116:15 Introduction The Christian community since the earliest times has accompanied people

FUNERALS Christian Funeral Rites By means of the funeral rites, it is has been the practice of the Church, as a tender mother, not simply to commend the dead to God but also to raise high the hope of its

St. Norbert Catholic Church Bereavement Information The loss of a loved one is a most difficult time for the immediate family and friends of the deceased. At St. Norbert Church, our Bereavement Ministry

Guidebook for Funeral & Memorial Liturgies Church of the Holy Spirit * P.O. Box 460729 * San Antonio, Texas 78216 * [210] 341-1395 Church of the Holy Spirit 2014 From the Pastor The sadness of death should

Diocese of Palm Beach Helpful Points for Priests and Deacons in the Celebration of Funerals Introduction: With the publication of the Diocese of Palm Beach s Guidelines for Christian Funerals, it seemed

GUIDELINES FOR THE ORDER OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS At the center of the Catholic belief about death is the paschal mystery of Christ, that mystery which includes life here and hereafter and our own hope of

COMFORT FOR THOSE WHO MOURN and WEEP A Guide to Roman Catholic Funerals for Catholics and their Family Members Leader s Edition For Priests, Deacons, Parish and Funeral Home Personnel The Diocese of Kalamazoo,

1863 St. Philip roman catholic church Diocese of Kalamazoo Planning a Catholic Funeral THE ORDER OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS: A guide for the Liturgical Rites of the Roman Catholic Church at the time of death

Lumen Christi Catholic Community 2055 Bohland Ave. St. Paul, MN 55116 Lord Our God, the death of our loved ones recalls our human condition and the brevity of our lives on earth. But for those who believe

TO PRAY FOR THE LIVING AND THE DEAD A Pastoral Letter on Christian Funerals Most Reverend James H. Garland Bishop of the Diocese of Marquette INTRODUCTION Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: No one leaves

QUESTIONS CONCERNING CREMATION, THE FUNERAL LITURGY, AND THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THE CHURCH AND CREMATION As a Catholic, may I be cremated? YES. In May, 1963, the Vatican s Holy office (now the Congregation

ADDENDUM F The St. Jerome Parish Bereavement Ministry St. Jerome has established a Bereavement Ministry to aid families in funeral liturgy planning and other aspects concerning the loss of a loved one.

Celebrating a Catholic Funeral National Centre for Liturgy The Order of Christian Funerals, the book we have used at funerals since Easter 1992, offers much pastoral guidance on the celebration of funerals.

Diocese of Salt Lake City Catholic Funeral Rites and Customs Prepared by The Diocesan Liturgical Rites Committee Office of Liturgy Diocese of Salt Lake City October 2016 1 Diocese of Salt Lake City Catholic

Now I am going to tell you a mystery: Not all of us shall fall asleep, but all of us are to be changed in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye. 1 CORINTHIANS 15:51 Revised edition, 0509 Christian Funeral

GUIDELINES FOR CHRISTIAN BURIAL The Catholic funeral rites celebrate the mystery of our life, death and resurrection in Christ. Through Baptism we enter into this mystery. We live our lives in the hope

CATHOLIC FUNERALS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS As you begin to prepare your own funeral or plan for the funeral of a loved one, the information found in this pamphlet will be helpful to you. Just as your

Funeral Procedures and Protocol for Epiphany Catholic Church Introduction In the face of death, the Church confidently proclaims that God has created each person for eternal life and that Jesus, the Son

The Order of Christian Funerals: Celebrating the Funeral Rites In my Father s house there are many dwelling places If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And

Catholic Funerals Deacon Francis L. Agnoli, MD, DMin [THE ORDER OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS] A review of the Roman Catholic Order of Christian Funerals. Originally published in the Catholic Messenger, the newspaper

GUIDELINES FOR CATHOLIC FUNERAL RITES The Mass, the memorial of Christ s death and resurrection, is the principal celebration of the Christian funeral. INTRODUCTION We at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic

Policies and Guidelines for preparation and Celebration of Funeral liturgy at Sacred Heart Church Bloomfield CT. INTRODUCTORY NOTES: At Sacred Heart church, we are aware of the grief which death brings

SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS IN THE ABSENCE OF A PRIEST CELEBRATION OF THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 1 [With or without Holy Communion] INTRODUCTORY RITES 2 186. The celebration begins without a procession. The deacon

A Guide to the Catholic Funeral Prince of Peace Parish Lewiston, Maine Dear Parishioner, On behalf of Prince of Peace Parish, please accept our deepest sympathies on the occasion of the death of your loved

Understanding the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick THE HEALING SACRAMENT OF THE LIVING Are any of you sick? They should call for the elders of the Church and have them pray over them, anointing them

Funeral Prepared for Date and Time / Funeral Mass Arrangements Saints Gabriel and Bridget Catholic Churches 1 Dear Parishioner, In St. Paul s first letter to the Corinthians, we read of his gratitude for

Funeral Liturgies in the Diocese of Cork and Ross A Prayerful Farewell Acknowledgements The Order of Christian Funerals (OCF) Irish Bishops Conference, 1991 and published by Veritas Publications, Dublin,

The Christian Burial Lutheran & Anglican Ministries of the Bruce Peninsula (519) 534-2943 (h) (519) 534-3456 (o) www.laamb.ca Dear friends, The death of someone you love can be the most painful experience

ADDENDUM #3 Planning a Catholic Funeral 1 When it comes to the celebrations of weddings and funerals, we tend to think of them as primarily family events, and such they are, but they are not entirelyfamily

ORDER OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1. In the face of death, the Church confidently proclaims that God has created each person for eternal life and that Jesus, the Son of God, by his death

CELEBRATION OF THE RITE OF ACCEPTANCE INTO THE ORDER OF CATECHUMENS AND OF THE RITE OF WELCOMING BAPTIZED BUT PREVIOUSLY UNCATECHIZED ADULTS WHO ARE PREPARING FOR CONFIRMATION AND/OR EUCHARIST OR RECEPTION

A. MEANING OF THE SACRAMENT DIOCESE OF GALLUP SACRAMENTAL GUIDELINES ANOINTING OF THE SICK "The Lord himself showed great concern for the bodily and spiritual we/fare of the sick and commanded his followers

Dear Pastors, Parochial Vicars, Pastoral Associates, and Deacons; In 1969, Pope Paul VI promulgated the revised Order of Funerals. In 1989, the national Conference of Catholic Bishops approved and published

THE CELEBRATON OF THE CHRSTAN MYSTERY 1. Fosters appreciation for sharing God s life through 2. Lists and presents for memorization the seven 3. Explains the meaning of the seven 4. dentifies the signs

Commentary on the Order of Christian Funerals and the Funeral Directives for the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio Funeral Directives Diocese of Columbus, Ohio Based on Order of Christian Funerals The Approved

Liturgical norms for the celebration of funeral rites includes the guidelines for speaking in Remembrance and planning guides for the vigil and funeral Mass diocese of fort Wayne - south bend June, 2001

Rite for the Burial of Ashes from Order of Christian Funerals 1 OUTLINE OF THE RITE Invitation Scripture Verse Prayer of Committal The Lord s Prayer Blessing 2 12 RITE FOR THE BURIAL OF ASHES 12 RITE FOR

THE ORDER OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS in the Catholic Parishes and Missions of the Diocese of Helena BISHOP GEORGE LEO THOMAS, following collaboration and consultation with the Diocese of Helena Liturgical Commission

The Funeral Service Pastoral Introduction This may be read silently by those present before the service begins. God s love and power extend over all creation. Every life, including our own, is precious

Preparing a Funeral Liturgy at St. Charles Parish An Aid for Families Preparing a Funeral Liturgy 1 Jesus said to his disciples: Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also

Rite of Baptism for Children Reception of the Child (The Proclaimer will read the introduction to the Liturgy, concluding with a welcome to the family of the person who is being baptized and an invitation

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church Columbarium and Memorial Garden The purpose of the Columbarium is to provide a sacred place on Church Property for the permanent repose of our departed loved one's

This is a review of the information your child is learning in Christ Our Life, Grade. Unit 1: We Worship God as Catholic Christians The children will come to a basic understanding and appreciation of Christian

ANOINTING OF THE SICK WITHIN MASS Found in Pastoral Care of the Sick (nos. 131 148) OUTLINE INTRODUCTORY RITES Greeting Reception of the Sick Act of Penitence / Kyrie Gloria Opening Prayer LITURGY OF THE

PRESIDER S TEXT: OPENING PRAYER INTRODUCTORY RITE HYMN As We Gather at Your Table GREETING In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. The Lord be with you. And also with you. INTRODUCTION

(Leader and Reader Text) Vigil Service for a Deceased Serran with Lay Leader Prayers, readings and the quotes below are taken from Order of Christian Funerals, approved for use in the Dioceses of the United

The Burial Office for Lay Readers Rev. 12-15-12 When the services of a priest cannot be obtained, a deacon or lay reader may preside at the service. - BCP 468, 490 MINISTRATION AT THE TIME OF DEATH BCP

GUIDELINES FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT General Norms 1. The ordinary ministers of Holy Communion are the priest and deacon. 2. Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion

The Celebration and Blessing of a Covenant Relationship A hymn or anthem may be sung as the liturgical ministers enter, either here or after the opening acclamation, in place of the opening dialogue. The

ORDER OF MASS INTRODUCTORY RITES ENTRANCE SONG In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit

Closing Prayer During the meal Jesus took some bread in his hands. He blessed the bread and broke it. Then he gave it to his disciples and said, Take this and eat it. This is my body. Pass around the bread.

ASH WEDNESDAY during this campaign of Christian service, let us begin with holy fasting and fight against spiritual evils so that we will become strong with self-discipline {control}. Blessing and Giving

A Penance Service for Lent Diocese of Madison Lent 2007 Note The Rite of Penance is available separately or as part II of The Rites of the Catholic Church. The outline below is for a Lenten Penance Service.

Solemnity of Epiphany January 5/6, 2008 Celebrant: My dear friends, the love of God reaches to the ends of the earth. As the three kings were led to the Savior, let us approach the Lord and humbly bring

Today s date: The person this service is being planned for is: Their name exactly as it should appear in the worship bulletin: The person s date of birth: If deceased, the person s date of death: The person

Prayers of the Faithful You may use one of the following set, combine parts, adapt them to your own circumstances, or compose your own. If you choose to compose your own, those suggested for the intercessions

Three Holy Days A Lenten Series on the Easter Triduum Part I - The Easter Triduum The season of Lent has always been an important time in the life of the Catholic Church. It begins very dramatically with

A Service of Healing St. Paul s Episcopal Church Key West, Florida We welcome you to this special worship time, a service of prayer and healing and wholeness. This service is for healing of every kind,

FIRST RECEPTION OF THE EUCHARIST POLICIES AND For FIRST RECEPTION OF SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST Second Edition 2008 Diocese Of Fairbanks Effective Date ADVENT 2006 THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST INTRODUCTION

The Catholic Community of St. Luke the Evangelist Glossary for Eucharist Classes Baptism: One of the three Sacraments of Initiation. Baptism gives us new life in God and makes us members of the Church.